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Spon's Quarry Guide: To the British hard rock industry
by H. Gill Mr D Jones D.I.E. Jones J.L. WatsonSpon's Quarry Guide provides complete and up-to-date information on all of Britain's hard rock quarrying industry. For over 700 quarries it gives full address, OS Map Number and grid reference, telephone and contact names. Rock type, colour, grain and products are listed. The Guide also gives, for the first time in any publication, the plant and eq
Bayesian Methods in Epidemiology (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)
by Lyle D. BroemelingWritten by a biostatistics expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, Bayesian Methods in Epidemiology presents statistical methods used in epidemiology from a Bayesian viewpoint. It employs the software package WinBUGS to carry out the analyses and offers the code in the text and for download online.The book examines study designs that
Graphite and Precursors
by Pierre DelhaèsHumans first used carbon as chars from firewood in ritual paintings and primitive metallurgical processes. Natural forms of carbon have been known since antiquity, yet the knowledge of the carbon element in chemistry and its technical applications on a larger scale are a relatively recent development. The industrial revolution in Europe two centuri
Prevention of Reflective Cracking in Pavements
by A.Vanelstraete and L.FranckenCrack reflection through a road structure is one of the main causes of premature pavement deterioration. This is a widespread problem in many countries and highway maintenance authorities are having to find economic means of repairing and upgrading their pavements. This book is the eagerly awaited state-of-the-art report which considers all differe
Wetlands: Monitoring, Modelling and Management
by Dorota Świątek Tomasz Okruszko Edward Maltby Jan Szatyłowicz Wiktor KotowskiWetlands are complex and dynamic ecological systems incorporating two important, inter-linked components: hydrology and vegetation. Modelling wetland components and processes reveals the nature of wetland systems and helps to predict the effects of environmental change. The main goal of much current research is the construction of a vigorous and sp
Rubber Curing and Properties
by Jean-Maurice Vergnaud Iosif-Daniel RoscaFeaturing the work one of the world's foremost authorities on rubber curing, this uniquely comprehensive resource provides valuable data that will allow researchers and engineers to find solutions to their own curing problems. It delves into a variety of current evaluation practices for unvulcanized and vulcanized rubber and curing methods, i
Molecular Epidemiology: Applications in Cancer and Other Human Diseases
by Timothy R. RebbeckThis volume comprises the investigation of factors that may predict the response to treatment, outcome, and survival by exploring: design considerations in molecular epidemiology, including:case-onlyfamily-basedapproaches for evaluation of genetic susceptibility to exposure and addiction pharmacogeneticsincorporation of biomarkers in clinical tria
Ginger: The Genus Zingiber (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles)
by P. N. Ravindran K. Nirmal BabuGinger: The Genus Zingiber is the first comprehensive volume on ginger. Valued as a spice and medicinal plant from ancient times both in India and China, ginger is now used universally as a versatile spice and in traditional medicine as well as in modern medicine. This book covers all aspects of ginger, including botany, crop improvement, chemistry
A Student's Guide to the Study, Practice, and Tools of Modern Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications)
by Martin Erickson Donald BindnerA Student's Guide to the Study, Practice, and Tools of Modern Mathematics provides an accessible introduction to the world of mathematics. It offers tips on how to study and write mathematics as well as how to use various mathematical tools, from LaTeX and Beamer to Mathematica and Maple to MATLAB and R. Along with a color insert, the text include
Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy
by Sam ZhangAuthored by leading experts from around the world, the three-volume Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings gives scientific researchers and product engineers a resource as dynamic and flexible as the field itself. The first two volumes cover the latest research and application of the mechanical and functional properties of thin films an
Prediction and Simulation Methods for Geohazard Mitigation: including CD-ROM
by Akira Murakami Fusao Oka Sayuri KimotoThe last decades have shown a remarkable increase in the number of heavy rains, typhoons and earthquakes. These natural phenomena are the main causes for geohazards. As a result the mitigation of geohazards has become a major research topic in geotechnical engineering, and in recent years simulation-based predictions and monitoring tools have been
Multidimensional Nonlinear Descriptive Analysis
by Shizuhiko NishisatoQuantification of categorical, or non-numerical, data is a problem that scientists face across a wide range of disciplines. Exploring data analysis in various areas of research, such as the social sciences and biology, Multidimensional Nonlinear Descriptive Analysis presents methods for analyzing categorical data that are not necessarily sam
Sustainable Buildings and Structures: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures (Suzhou, P.R. China, 29 October - 1 November 2015)
by Bing Chen Jun Xia Stephen P. WilkinsonSustainable Buildings and Structures collects the contributions presented at the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures (Suzhou, China, 29 October-1 November 2016). The book aims to share thoughts and ideas on sustainable approaches to urban planning, engineering design and construction. The topics discussed include:-
Energy and Environmental Engineering: Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Energy and Environmental Engineering (ICEEE 2014), September 21-22, 2014, Hong Kong (Communications in Environmental Science)
by Yijin WuThe 2014 International Conference on Energy and Environmental Engineering (ICEEE 2014) was held September 21-22, 2014 in Hong Kong. This proceedings volume assembles papers from various professionals, leading researchers, engineers, scientists and students and presents innovative ideas and research results focused on Energy and Environmental Engine
The Evolutionary Trajectory: The Growth of Information in the History and Future of Earth
by Richard L CorenCoren's empirically based Evolutionary Trajectory is the result of an innovative application of a cybernetic model of change and growth to the study of evolution.
Remote Sensing of Energy Fluxes and Soil Moisture Content
by George P. PetropoulosIntegrating decades of research conducted by leading scientists in the field, Remote Sensing of Energy Fluxes and Soil Moisture Content provides an overview of state-of-the-art methods and modeling techniques employed for deriving spatio-temporal estimates of energy fluxes and soil surface moisture from remote sensing. It also underscores the range
Serotonin Receptors in Neurobiology (Frontiers in Neuroscience)
by Amitabha ChattopadhyayA number of developments spanning a multitude of techniques makes this an exciting time for research in serotonin receptors. A comprehensive review of the subject from a multidisciplinary perspective, Serotonin Receptors in Neurobiology is among the first books to include information on serotonin receptor knockout studies. With contributions from l
Physical-Chemical Mechanics of Disperse Systems and Materials (Progress in Colloid and Interface Science)
by Eugene D. Shchukin Andrei S. ZelenevPhysical-Chemical Mechanics of Disperse Systems and Materials is a novel interdisciplinary area in the science of the disperse state of matter. It covers the broad spectrum of objects and systems with dimensions ranging from nanometers to millimeters and establishes a fundamental basis for controlling and tuning the properties of these systems as w
Organic Light-Emitting Diodes: Principles, Characteristics & Processes (Optical Science and Engineering)
by Jan KalinowskiOrganic Light Emitting Diodes: Principles, Characteristics, and Processes presents recent developments in organic electroluminescence and their application to light emitting diodes. In six chapters and complete with an extensive set of references, it describes and illustrates the physical principles of organic LEDs and their electrical and optical characteristics with a wide range of examples and practical studies. The author presents a unified approach to the description and functioning of organic LEDs, based on a comprehensive background of relevant physical processes and provides a clear foundation for the prediction and design of new improved electroluminescent devices.
Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms - Tablets: Rational Design and Formulation
by Larry L. Augsburger Stephen W. HoagPharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Tablets, Third Editionis acomprehensive treatment of the design, formulation, manufacture, and evaluation of the tablet dosage form. The ultimate goal of drug product development is to design a system that maximizes the therapeutic potential of the drug substance and facilitates its access to patients;
Fractals and Multifractals in Ecology and Aquatic Science
by Laurent SeurontEcologists sometimes have a less-than-rigorous background in quantitative methods, yet research within this broad field is becoming increasingly mathematical. Written in a step-by-step fashion, Fractals and Multifractals in Ecology and Aquatic Science provides scientists with a basic understanding of fractals and multifractals and the techniques fo
Laser-Aided Diagnostics of Plasmas and Gases (Series in Plasma Physics)
by K Muraoka M MaedaUpdated and expanded from the original Japanese edition, Laser-Aided Diagnostics of Gases and Plasmas takes a unique approach in treating laser-aided diagnostics. The book unifies the subject by joining applications instead of describing each application as a totally separate system. In taking this approach, it highlights the relative strengths of
Intelligent Video Surveillance: Systems and Technology
by Yunqian Ma Gang QianFrom the streets of London to subway stations in New York City, hundreds of thousands of surveillance cameras ubiquitously collect hundreds of thousands of videos, often running 24/7. How can such vast volumes of video data be stored, analyzed, indexed, and searched? How can advanced video analysis and systems autonomously recognize people and
Septic Systems Handbook
by O. Benjamin KaplanSeptic Systems Handbook, Second Edition covers all aspects of such topics as septic tanks, perk tests, leachlines, and onsite disposal technologies. This handy reference is filled with numerous practical tips for troubleshooting and creative problem solving. The many appendices offer valuable information, including dealing effectively with bureaucr
Ecological Processes Handbook (Applied Ecology and Environmental Management)
by Sven Erik Jorgensen Luca Palmeri Alberto BarausseEcology is cross-disciplinary field involving many different aspects of science. Written with this in mind, this book introduces ecological processes, ranging from physical processes, to chemical processes and biological processes. It contains all the necessary information on an ecological process: a clear, detailed but not too lengthy definition,